Requirements / Restrictions

The FRITZ!Box Media Server is not available when the FRITZ!Box USB remote connection is active; you cannot access the storage with the FRITZ!NAS user interface or MyFRITZ!.

Important:Some of the settings described here are only displayed if the advanced view is enabled in the user interface. The configuration procedure and notes on functions given in this guide refer to the latest FRITZ!OS.

1 Connecting a USB storage device to the FRITZ!Box

Connect the USB storage device to a USB port on the FRITZ!Box.

Important:According to the USB specifications, the power consumption of a USB device may not exceed 500 mA. If the USB storage device requires more than this, connect it to the FRITZ!Box by means of a USB hub with its own power supply (active USB hub). Refer to the manufacturer of the USB storage device for information on its power consumption.

2 Installing the FRITZ!Box USB remote connection software

Install the FRITZ!Box USB remote connection software on the computer with which you want to use the USB device connected to the FRITZ!Box:

Log on to the computer as the Windows user who would like to use the FRITZ!Box USB remote connection.

Important:If the user does not have administrative rights, you must enter a valid administrator password when installing or starting the software for the first time.